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- The Long Shadow by Phyllis Wheeler
What if a fourteen-year-old boy from present-day white suburbia finds himself fifty years in the past, fighting to survive a freak storm in the woods and afraid to accept help from a black man?
Once the two learn to trust each other, Richie learns about the traumatic event that shaped the man Morris’s life: the lynching of Morris’s grandfather in 1923. If Richie can go back in time again and prevent the lynching, will Morris come in from the cold?
The Long Shadow is an anti-racist time-travel story for 10-to-14-year-olds. "This compelling and engaging story is a must-read!" - Rob Currie, author of Hunger Winter: A World War II Novel.
"Part survival story, part exploration of racial justice in America, part journey of self-discovery, and wholly engaging and memorable. A well done and powerful story. It is certainly stuck in my head," says reader and reviewer Joe Corbett, a school librarian in St. Louis
Phyllis Wheeler tells stories that encourage us to step outside our comfort zones. She’s done it—she and her husband spent twenty years raising their family in a black neighborhood in segregated St. Louis.
She’s been a journalist, an engineer, and a homeschooling mom. Now she’s thrilled to be following her dream of authoring books for young people.
Learn more about her books and get a free short story when you sign up for her occasional newsletter at PhyllisWheeler.com
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18 min - The Adventures of Geraldine Wookins by Karin Kaufman
Young Geraldine longs to have adventures as thrilling as those in the Book of Tales, the book her papa reads to her and her brother Button at night. More than that, she wants to be brave—a seemingly impossible task in a world where ravens throw black shadows over the earth and wolves prowl barren lands in search of their prey. But Geraldine is a mouse. The weakest of ground things. Why was she, who wants so much to be brave, created by God to be small and quivering?
Karin Kaufman grew up devouring murder mysteries, especially of the cozy kind. Give her a mystery, a comfy couch, and her sweet rescue dog Dakota Grace at her side, and she’s in heaven. She’s the author of the Smithwell Fairies Cozy Mystery Series and the Juniper Grove Cozy Mystery Series.
When Karin is feeling whimsical, which is pretty much all the time, she writes children’s books. She’s the author of the Geraldine Woolkins Series, adventure tales for middle-grade readers and read-aloud families. Her passion is to delight and entertains children through stories of faith, peril, and hope. Lots of hope.
Learn more about her books at KarinKaufman.com
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18 min - Love Is Kind by Laura Sassi
Love Is Kind tells the heartwarming story of Little Owl who hopes to buy his grammy a heart-shaped box of chocolates for her birthday. On his quest for the chocolates, he’s thwarted at every turn but ends up discovering the real meaning of love.
Laura Sassi has a passion for telling stories in prose and rhyme. She is the author of five picture books including the best-selling Goodnight, Ark, which was a 2015 Christian Book Award Finalist. Her next book, Bunny Finds Easter, will release in 2022. In addition to books, she’s published over one hundred poems, stories, crafts, and articles in various children’s publications.
Laura is a graduate of Princeton University and UCLA. She had a successful teaching career before becoming a children’s author. She’s been a homeschool mom, children’s ministry director, historic museum interpreter, and more. She writes daily from her home in New Jersey and finds special joy in sharing her love of reading and writing with the next generation at school visits and other book events.
Learn more about her writing at LauraSassiTales.wordpress.com
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16 min - Jingle Squirrels (Dead Sea Squirrels Series #9) by Mike Narwoki
Merle and Pearl are still missing! Ruben has them hidden away in Israel, so Michael, Justin, Sadie, Jane, and Mr. and Mrs. Gomez take off on a rescue mission to get them back once and for all.
In the meantime, Dusty finds himself trapped in a donkey retirement community alongside a quirky alpaca named Adriana, who just happens to be an expert lock picker! Adriana’s skills come in handy when she and Dusty find Merle and Pearl locked in the birdcage Ruben is using to transport them.
More silliness, chase scenes, and unexpected twists unfold as the squirrels try to evade recapture by Ruben. Eventually, Pearl, Dusty, and Adriana find themselves part of a live Nativity display, but they’ve misplaced Merle!
Mike Nawrocki is the co-creator of VeggieTales and the voice of the beloved Larry The Cucumber. He has been making entertaining and wholesome content for kids since 1993. Mike created, wrote and directed most of the extremely popular “Silly Songs with Larry” segments, and lent his screenwriting and directing talents to VeggieTales episodes as well as their movies Jonah and The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything.
Mike also developed and wrote for 3-2-1 Penguins! and authored a number of VeggieTales Books and CD projects. Mike serves as Assistant Professor of Film and Animation at Lipscomb University and co-hosts the weekly podcast, “The Bible for Kids.”
Learn more about his book and animated series projects at DeadSeaSquirrels.com
You can find The Dead Sea Squirrels series of books on his website or at Amazon.com
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23 min - Christmas Hippo by Lisa WilliamsIt was the end of a long, snowy shift on Christmas Eve, the type of ride every bus driver dreads. Tidying up his bus, the driver discovered a tiny hippo on the dirty floor. He knew he would have to try locating the little girl who left the hippo behind. Despite his efforts to reunite the little girl with her lost hippo, it would be the bus driver’s wife who would point him in the right direction!Since Day One, Lisa Williams has always told God that THE CHRISTMAS HIPPO was His story - to do with it what He wanted. She can certainly attest to the fact that God has done AMAZING things with the story. Throughout the whole publishing process, Lisa was blessed to see God’s hand at work every step of the way.Lisa and her three children live in Delaware. Lisa is a licensed clinical social worker who passionately enjoys serving her community. Lisa’s ministries include singing on the praise team, community outreach development, and teaching Sunday School. She values the importance of children having a relationship with God, and it is her hope that through The Christmas Hippo, young readers will begin to understand how much God loves and cares for them.Based on a true story, this enchanting children’s book invites readers to join a bus driver in learning the importance of turning to God in heartfelt prayer, while teaching readers that He cares about even their smallest concerns.Learn more about her writing at https://thechristmashippo.wordpress.com (https://thechristmashippo.wordpress.com)You can follow The Christmas Hippo’s adventures on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheChristmasHippo/) and get a copy of the book at Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Hippo-Lisa-Williams/dp/1449724744)Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.com (https://boardwalkplaza.com)Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to [email protected] The Bridge Mobile App (https://www.wearethebridge.org/station/take-the-bridge-with-you/) to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!8 min
- The Jar From Afar by Paula Osborn
Have you ever heard the phrase – it is better to give than to receive?
Several years ago, one family set out on their first secret mission to give their Jar From Afar to another family in the community. Paula Osborn and her husband Drew watched their two children approach the door and deliver their gold jar full of love. As the family drove away, they saw the door open and watched another family discover the gift placed on their doorstep!
At that moment they realized giving the Jar From Afar had been as much of a blessing to them as they hoped it would be to the family who received it.
Paula Osborn is a Knoxville mother, wife, and author of the book “The Jar From Afar.”
Along with the storybook, your family gets their very own Jar From Afar. The front of the jar displays the message: “This is a gift that comes from Afar. Our hearts were with you when we filled up this jar. We hope that it brings you great blessings this day. Just as it blessed us to give it away.”
After reading the Jar From Afar storybook your family will discover an important mission. As a family, begin filling your gold jar. When your jar is full, choose a family in YOUR town and secretly give the jar. You and your family will experience the powerful feeling of doing something together – SOMETHING AMAZING!!
Learn more about her writing at The Jar From Afar.com
You can find the book on her website or at Amazon.com
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24 min - Alien Invasion by Elias Mask *BONUS*Alien Invasion is about the life of Elias, an eleven-year-old boy, who is an only child looking for adventure in his ordinary life. He and his pet rabbit encounter a strange man from outer space! Elias’ mother insists that the alien is actually his Dad. But Elias doesn’t believe her.Afraid that this alien will take over his Dad’s place and win the affection of his mother, Elias enlists the help of his best friend to blast the alien back to outer space.Elias Mask is a 12-year-old author who loves to encourage young kids to read and write. He has a 154 IQ and has won several awards. The mayor gave him the keys to the city in Nettleton, and his first book comes out this October.Interesting Fact - Elias wears a fedora hat everywhere he goes.Learn more about Elias’s books when you visit his webpage at CharliesPort.org (https://www.charliesport.org/elias-mask/) Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.com (https://boardwalkplaza.com)Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to [email protected] The Bridge Mobile App (https://www.wearethebridge.org/station/take-the-bridge-with-you/) to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!21 min
- Zoey’s Zany Life by Mikayla Lowery *BONUS*Zoey Song cannot catch a break from quirky mishaps and hilarious accidents. The redhead is as warm-hearted as they come, but trouble follows her everywhere. Zoey also puts up with a little-miss-perfect twin sister and friends who seem to have everything they want. Can Zoey find a place in her world where life isn't unbearable? Let's just say, the sixth grade becomes quite the journey from self-loathing to self-confidence.Mikayla Lowery was born in China on August 23rd, 2005 in a large city called Chong Qing. Someone took her to an orphanage where she stayed for a year. She was blessed beyond measure to be adopted by Scott and Jenny Lowery of Cartersville, Georgia, one month after her first birthday.Mikayla spent eight years as an award-winning gymnast and began writing short stories when she was nine. She took a step back from gymnastics to focus on becoming a professional child author. She loves all forms of visual art, interior design, and calligraphy. She also plays the piano and is very active at her church. She has been an honor roll student every year in school.Mikayla Lowery is devoted and never gives up on a goal. She is an amazing little girl with countless supporters. Charlie’s Port is developing Mikayla’s Zany Zoey series and her children’s picture book Why Do Birds Eat Bagels?Learn more about Mikayla Lowery’s books when you visit her webpage at CharliesPort.org (https://www.charliesport.org/mikayla-lowery/) Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.com (https://boardwalkplaza.com)Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to [email protected] The Bridge Mobile App (https://www.wearethebridge.org/station/take-the-bridge-with-you/) to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!16 min
- Hunger Winter by Rob CurrieHunger Winter: A World War II Novel is the thrilling story of one boy's quest to find his father and protect his younger sister during the great Dutch famine of World War II!"Sometimes you have to take a chance, because it’s the only chance you have."Hunger Winter is intended for children between fourth and eighth grade. Kirkus Reviews calls the novel "a gritty but hopeful wartime thriller."Author Rob Currie did extensive research on events happening in the Netherlands during World War II – and the result is an enthralling story which captivates both young adults and children. Some of the darkest days during World War II are never explored in books for young people – but these action packed scenes convey Dutch traditions, danger, loyalty, and faith to readers.Learn more about his writing at robcurrieauthor.com (http://www.robcurrieauthor.com/) Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.com (https://boardwalkplaza.com)Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to [email protected] The Bridge Mobile App (https://www.wearethebridge.org/station/take-the-bridge-with-you/) to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!13 min
- Dragon Seed by Marty MachowskiNick is an angry teen, with a desperate mother, who both miss his father - and a shadow is lurking in the background.Things are going from bad to worse after another argument with his mom, when she gives Nick a handwritten, leather-bound copy of a very old book—a family legend passed down through generations...The book, called Dragon Seed, leads Nick deep into his family’s legacy and introduces him to another angry young man who lived in the shadows!Enjoy this reading of Dragon Seed by author Marty Machowski, a Family Life Pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. He has served on the pastoral staff for thirty years. Marty leads Promise Kingdom, the gospel-centered children’s ministry of Covenant Fellowship. He is also the Executive Editor for Children’s Resources at New Growth Press.Learn more about his books at http://martymachowski.com Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.com (https://boardwalkplaza.com)Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to [email protected] The Bridge Mobile App (https://www.wearethebridge.org/station/take-the-bridge-with-you/) to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!28 min
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FOR KIDS! Entertaining stories with a Christian worldview, and author conversations kids will enjoy.